Town officials say that the growing emphasis on the environment is all about retaining Long Island's suburban character.

The town's planning board, eager to retain the neighborhood's suburban character, said no.

But many residents feel that this "inconvenience" helps give the community its privacy and suburban character.

Its environment has some relatively undisturbed areas and considerable lengths of suburban residential character.

It is known for its quiet suburban character and beaches.

Large trees grow around the property, in keeping with the suburban character of the area.

As the route enters Sanchong, it leaves the rural areas of the city and takes on a more suburban character.

With residential development, St. Matthews took on a suburban character.

"The goal is to retain the county's suburban character and not to become the sixth borough of Manhattan."

Officials fear that further development would seriously erode Bergen's suburban character.